Day of Wellness Retreat

1924 East 6th Street,Tulsa OK 74104

05 November, 2022

Description

When we are stressed and busy, the body grows tense, and the mind becomes anxious. When you take time to stop the busy doing and relax the body, you will find clarity and peace in the mind. Give yourself the gift of an afternoon of self-care. No previous experience in yoga or meditation needed. This is a beginner-friendly workshop. 1:00-1:30pm: Opening and CBD talk 1:30-2:15pm: Yoga practice The yoga practice will be an all-levels class. We will start with soft stretching to help reduce tension in the neck, shoulders, and hips. We will move into standing and balancing poses to center and ground the body and mind. 2:15-2:30pm: Pranayama and meditation Pranayama means breathing practice. You will learn both energizing and calming breathing practices to help you find balance in times when you’re feeling unbalanced.msou 2:30-2:45pm: Journaling/Mindful coloring/Doodling Bring your journal or enjoy some mindful coloring. 2:45-3:00pm: Break and tea served 3:00-3:30pm: Dietitian talk: juice served 3:30-3:45: Mindfulness talk and Mindful-Movement practice Learn ways to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life and to reduce stress. Instruction and guidance will be provided in short practices where we will explore mindfulness in stillness and movement. 3:45-4:00pm: Break 4:00-4:45pm: Sound Bath Sound Bath FAQs• What is a sound bath? o An assortment of instruments (like crystal singing bowls and chimes ) are played to fill the space with a variety of sounds and tones to lead the participant into relaxation or meditation. • Why participate in a sound bath? o A 2016 study found that meditation using a crystal singing bowl was found to reduce feelings of tension, anxiety, and depression. • What do I do during the sound bath? o Rest and be comfortable! There are no yoga poses in this class. You can sit or lie down on a yoga mat or a blanket. You are welcome to bring your own pillows and blankets to make yourself as comfortable as possible. • What should I wear? o Just be comfortable. • What should I bring? o Something to sit or lie on like a yoga mat, a blanket or thick towel. o Pillows and blanket (optional) • What should I expect to experience? o Most people leave feeling more relaxed physically and mentally. o It is possible to drop into a deep meditative state. 4:45-5pm: Closing